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- GLC#
- GLC07701
- Type
- Broadsides, posters & signs
- Date
- October 20, 1780
- Author/Creator
- Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801
- Title
- [Proclamation to officers and soldiers of the Continental Army]
- Place Written
- New York
- Pagination
- 2 p. : Height: 39.4 cm, Width: 25.2 cm
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- Primary time period
- American Revolution, 1763-1783
- Sub-Era
- The War for Independence
Full title as follows, "A Proclamation to the Officers and Soldiers of the Continental Army who have the real Interest of their Country at Heart, and who are determined to be no longer the Tools and Dupes of Congress, or of France." An appeal to American soldiers to join the British Army and advance the cause of "Union with Britain, and true American Liberty." "Friends, fellow soldiers, and citizens, arouse, and judge for yourselves - reflect on what you have lost - consider to what you are reduced, and by your courage repel the ruin the still threatens you." With various monetary calculations on verso.
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